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X438 BAE

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,029 mi
Last recorded115,029 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 BAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,029 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 115,028 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 109,737 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both 1/4 panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 105,393 miles

EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 105,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CUT INNER SIDEWALL

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 100,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 100,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhuast box corroded. .outer skin loose

Fail 5 Aug 2014 95,365 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhuast box corroded. .outer skin loose

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 82,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,549 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,073 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 70,073 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,192 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 64,192 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,649 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 57,649 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,899 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 43,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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X438 BAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X438 BAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X438 BAE registered?

X438 BAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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